by Barbara Katz Rothman (Editor), PJMcGann (Author), David Hutson (Editor)
Offers an introduction to the sociology of diagnosis. This title presents articles that explore diagnosis as a process of definition that includes: labeling dynamics between diagnoser and diagnosed; boundary struggles between diverse constituents - both among medical practitioners and between medical authorities and others; and, more.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 410
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Published: 03 Aug 2011
ISBN 10: 0857245759
ISBN 13: 9780857245755